Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Mar. 31, 2026 |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
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| Assets | ||
| Amortized cost of fixed maturity securities available-for-sale | $ 86,021 | $ 85,907 |
| Fixed maturity securities, allowance for credit losses | 64 | 62 |
| Mortgage loans, allowance for credit losses | 210 | 200 |
| Leveraged leases, allowance for credit losses | 0 | 0 |
| Premiums, reinsurance and other, allowance for credit losses | $ 3 | $ 3 |
| Brighthouse Life Insurance Company’s stockholder’s equity: | ||
| Common stock, par value | $ 25,000 | $ 25,000 |
| Common stock, shares authorized | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Common stock, shares issued | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 3,000 | 3,000 |
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- Definition Amount of allowance for credit loss on leveraged leases. No definition available.
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- Definition The reserve to cover probable credit losses related to specifically identified fixed maturity real estate loans as well as probable credit losses inherent in the remainder of that loan portfolio. No definition available.
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- Definition Amortized cost of investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Face amount or stated value per share of common stock. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Number of shares of common stock outstanding. Common stock represent the ownership interest in a corporation. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of allowance for credit loss on investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount of allowance for credit loss on reinsurance recoverable. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- References No definition available.
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